string girth

[KarinUS]

I read somewhere that a good string girth is a really good thing for some horses (hopefully round horses without withers lol)
Did I read that on here?
Anybody got any opinions on string girths?

 

[domane]

Yes, I have a Stubben trevira cord (sounds nicer than string! :wink girth as an option for Jack.

 

[KarinUS]

Do you like it? Hate it? What do you feel are the advantages/disadvantages over other girths? Is that mohair?

 

[Frances144]

Yes, never put one in a washing machine.

You get spagetti out! :sluggish:

 

[domane]

http://www.4dobbin.com/product-Trevira-Cord-Girth-Stubben.html

No not mohair, Karin..... cord but very soft and shiny - contrary to Frances I've never had a problem with mine in the washing machine... but then I do put it inside a pillow case to stop the buckles clonking my drum. It washes up beautifully and stays soft.

 

[KarinUS]

well mohair is wool from angora goats so I wouldn't expect to put it in the washer.
Minnie has a well fitting saddle but she is just so round. I was hoping a string girth would be a little less slippery while still being very comfy.

What did the horses think about it? Yay? Nay?

 

[CheriFen]

I ride in western gear and I use a string girth (weaver smart cinch) for my round pony and like it. It's soft and stays cool and I hand wash mine and it looks new everytime. dries quickly too. not sure about english girths, but I bought little wrap around buckle covers so they aren't directly against my ponies skin. that's the only thing I don't like about it.

 

[sjp1]

I think girths are a matter of personal choice for horses.

Heather Moffet recommends Professional Choice girths - mine absolutely hated it, cow kicked for the first time ever when being girthed up, and even with a Mattes Platinum girth sleeve!!!

Leather padded and shaped is his thing!

Trial and error I think.

 

[KarinUS]

Well I'll trial it.
I ordered a Montana Cincha 100% Mohair Endurance Girth. Finger crossed.

CeriFen, thanks for the tip. I got the version with the optional neopren backing behind the buckles!

 

[eml]

We generally have leather girths on our competition horses but one has a Stubben corded one. RS horse and ponies have neoprene or webbing.

Trial and error as sjp said